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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.04, 397.64 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.04, 397.64 and 91.74 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.04 : 397.64 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.04/397.64 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.04x = 397.64 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.04x = 36,479.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,479.03/265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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